Cargar

Flexible, portable, profitable, and sustainable EV DC fast charging system

About

Cargar delivers net-zero, portable, and hybrid fast-charging solutions engineered entirely in India. With patented technology, solar integration, and high charger utilization, Cargar enables reliable, scalable, and sustainable EV charging anywhere—on-grid or off-grid. Designed for real estate and fleet operators, Cargar is building the future of clean, cost-efficient urban mobility.

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Funding / Grants

Cargar has mobilized a total of ₹1.28 crore through a mix of grants and early-stage equity. Grants (₹63 lakh) include: SSIP, Government of Gujarat (₹2 lakh, November 2019) and IC, Government of Gujarat (₹30 lakh, April 2021) via IIC, PDEU Gandhinagar; Nidhi Prayas, Government of India (₹8 lakh, August 2021) through iCreate, Ahmedabad; Mercedes-Benz R&D India Innovation Challenge (₹10 lakh, March 2024) via Villgro Foundation; Srujan Grant (₹10 lakh, December 2024) via I-Hub, Gujarat; MoHUA (GoI) – UMI 2024 National Award (₹1 lakh, November 2024); and HPCL Udgam Challenge (₹2 lakh, September 2025). Equity investments (₹65 lakh) comprise ₹25 lakh from Drishti CPS Foundation, IIT Indore Incubator (March 2024) and ₹40 lakh from PDEU IIC Incubator (December 2024).

Patents & IP

Cargar has 11 IPs, of which 10 IPs are granted: one utility patent, two design patents, and seven copyrights and trademarks. One design patent is pending.

Awards & Achievements

National award for best innovation award by MoHUA, Govt. of India. Energy Tech Startup of the Year 2024 by WSRO. LIF 7 Fellow, Royal Academy of Engg., London. Supported by Mercedes Benz R&D India (MBRDI) under Sustainable Mobility Challenge. MiH by Techstars Taiwan (2022) represented India.

Team

Cargar's core team combines deep EV technology expertise, strong financial and operational leadership, and seasoned engineering experience, anchoring a 38-member multidisciplinary workforce to build India's next-generation charging infrastructure.

TEAM MEMBERS

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Raj Annupam

Co-founder

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Kayavan Shah

Co-founder

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Sneha Bujhbal

Founder's Office

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Pratik Dubey

Business Development

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Samuel Junior

Systems Engineer

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Dr Hiren Patel

Head of Engineering

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Rutvik Patel

Electrical Engineering

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Neel Patel

Electrical Engineer intern

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Sohum

mechanical Engineer

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Saumya Sinha

Market and Sales

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